It’s incredibly inspiring to hear high school students take pride in America. Young people all across the nation recorded audio essays on “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?” for the Voice of Democracy competition. One winner from each state …
You may remember the Kemp Family, who shared their story with us a few years back. Well, mother Robyn reached out to us recently with an update on her family! “When our family left the National Home I had gotten my credit …
Read these stories – and more – in the March 2021 issue of VFW Auxiliary’s E-Magazine! Learn about Baltimore, Maryland, the planned site of this year’s National Convention. Discover creative ways VAVS volunteers are staying connected in the time of COVID-19. …
The VFW Auxiliary is pleased to present the Continuing Education Scholarship to assist members and their immediate family members who wish to further their education by pursing a college degree or career direction at a vocational/technical school. Details: The Continuing Education Scholarship is …
Continuing Education Scholarship Application Deadline is February 15th Read more »
On January 7, the VFW National Home for Children celebrated 96 years of supporting our nation’s military and veteran families. Read the excerpt from an open letter/belated birthday card by National Home Executive Director Fred Puffenberger below. Our friends often …
Despite the challenges of 2020, nothing could keep Santa from visiting the Children of the National Home. Though unfortunately we were unable to be together this year for the Annual Cootie Christmas Party, we reflected fondly on the memories of this annual …
Read these stories – and more – in the January 2021 issue of VFW Auxiliary’s E-Magazine! See how the eighth Celebrating America’s Freedom Event, held on Patriot Day at the VFW National Home for Children, was reimagined due to COVID-19 restrictions. …
As we celebrate the holiday season, let us honor and remember our veterans, service members and their families, and thank them for their sacrifice so that we may live in peace.We would also like to thank you, our members, for …
Holiday Greetings from National President Sandi Onstwedder Read more »
Jungleers receive end of tour awards. Soldiers from the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team were awarded for their service and commitment to the Kosovo Force 27 rotation in support of Operation Joint Guardian Nov. 23, 2020.Even during the quarantine phase …
Our veteran friends from the Beaverton Post 4617 have consolidated with the Tualatin Post 3452, so welcome. Attached is a letter from Ann Panteleakos, National Secretary-Treasurer from the VFW Auxiliary.